The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is the fastest wide-angle zoom in Canon's extensive lens range. Boasting a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 and very fast and quiet auto-focusing, the new EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is the successor to the wildly popular, 7-year old Mark II version. Read our in-depth Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out what this new lens is capable of...

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a brand new standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for around £450/$600, is the EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 worth upgrading to from a kit lens, and is it a worthy alternative to the venerable 24-105mm f/4 L version? Read our Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM review to find out...

The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is a new wide-angle prime lens. Boasting built-in image stabilisation and fast and quite auto-focusing, the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is a more affordable but still very capable alternative to Canon's professional wide-angle primes. Read our in-depth Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM review complete with full-size sample images.

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM is a new wide-angle prime lens. Boasting built-in image stabilisation and fast and quite auto-focusing, the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM is a more affordable but still very capable alternative to Canon's professional wide-angle primes. Read our in-depth Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM review complete with full-size sample images.

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM lens was released back in 2004 as a smaller, lighter alternative to Canon's L-series telephoto lenses, yet still offering superb image quality thanks to its Diffractive Optical (DO) element. With the recent release of the 70-300mm L series lens, which we enthusiastically reviewed last week, is the slightly cheaper 70-300mm DO lens still worth considering? Read our Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM review to find out.

The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is the standard kit lens for the fledgling EF-M compact camera system, but is it any good? Read our in-depth Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM review to find out...

The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is a new ultra-wide zoom lens for EOS cameras with APS-C sensors. Attractively priced at £299 / $299, is it too cheap for its own good, or is it a logical addition to your camera kit? We've tested the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM on the EOS 1200D to find out...

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is the fastest EF-S standard zoom lens. Is it just worth upgrading from a standard kit lens to the pricey EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8? We tested the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM on the new EOS 700D / Rebel T5i to find out...

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is the new kit lens for the EOS 80D camera. Is it just a throw-away lens that you should upgrade as soon as possible, or is it actually worth using? We've tested the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM on the EOS 80D to find out...

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is the new kit lens for the EOS 700D / Rebel T5i. Is it just a throw-away lens that you should upgrade as soon as possible, or is it actually worth using? We've tested the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM on the EOS 700D / Rebel T5i to find out...

The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM is a tiny new prime lens for EOS cameras with APS-C sensors. Attractively priced at £179 / $199, is the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM a must-buy for Canon shooters? We tested the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM on the new EOS 7D Mark II to find out...

The Fujifilm TCL-X100 is a new tele conversion lens for the popular X100/S cameras. It converts the X100/S' 35mm lens to a 50mm focal length with no effect on the camera's fast f/2 maximum aperture. Read our in-depth Fujifilm WCL-X100 review complete with full-size sample images to find out if it's a must-buy for X100/S owners...

The Fujifilm WCL-X100 is a new wide-angle conversion lens for the popular X100 camera. It converts the X100's 35mm lens to a wider-angle 28mm focal length with no effect on the camera's fast f/2 maximum aperture. Read our in-depth Fujifilm WCL-X100 review complete with full-size sample images to find out if it's a must-buy for X100 owners...

The Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2 is a short telephoto lens for the new X1D mirrorless medium format camera system. The Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2 features ten optical elements in eight groups and autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Read our Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2 review now to find out just what this portrait lens is capable of...

The Irix 11mm f/4 is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Nikon, Pentax and Canon full-frame DSLR camera, offering an incredible 126-degree angle of view. Designed in Switzerland and manufactured in Korea, is this manual focus lens from a brand new manufacturer worth a look? Read our expert Irix 11mm f/4 review to find out...

The Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 is a modern version of the classic "soap bubble" lens from 1916. Does it still have a place in the 21st century? Find out by reading our Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 review...

The Nikkor 10mm is a wide-angle prime lens for the brand new Nikon 1 compact system camera range. Featuring a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, an iris diaphragm with seven rounded blades, and a tiny lightweight design, is this lens a must-have for a Nikon 1 user? Read our Nikkor VR 10mm f/2.8 review complete with sharpness crops and full-size sample photos to find out...

With Spring just around the corner, now is a good time to add a macro lens to your camera-bag - enter stage left the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G, a 1:1 macro lens that won't break the bank. Read our Nikon 40mm macro lens review to find out if it's an essential purchase for Nikon DSLR users.

The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a standard zoom lens that can be used with cropped DX Nikon DSLR cameras. Originally launched alongside the D90 and now bundled with the D7000 and D5100 DSLRs, read our Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Review to find out if it makes the ideal first lens.

The AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G is an affordable prime lens for Nikon DX DSLR cameras. Providing an equivalent focal length of 52.5mm, this Nikon lens mimics our everyday view of the world, replicating the standard prime lens that was popular back in the days of 35mm film photography. Competitively priced at £199 / $199 / €243, Zoltan Arva-Toth finds out if the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G deserves a place in every Nikon shooter's camera bag...

The AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 G ED VR is a new standard zoom lens that can be used with both full-frame FX and cropped DX Nikon DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant maximum aperture of f/4 at all focal lengths, the Nikon 24-120mm lens costs almost twice as much as its variable-aperture predecessor, the 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED. Read our full Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review to find out if it's worth paying the extra...

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR is a new standard zoom lens that can be used with both full-frame FX and cropped DX Nikon DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant maximum aperture of f/3.5, the Nikon 24-85mm is an affordable partner for new DSLRs like the D800 and D600. Read our full Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/4G ED VR review to find out if it's a bargain or not...

The AF-S 35mm f/1.4G from Nikon is a moderate wide-angle lens in the full-frame FX format, or a fast standard prime when mounted on a DX body. The 35mm f/1.4 features 10 optical elements in seven groups with one aspherical lens element and a Rear Focus (RF) system incorporating a Silent Wave Motor which provides smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for $1,799.95 / £1,485.99, read our expert Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G review to find out if it's worth the hefty investment.

The AF-S 50mm f/1.8G from Nikon is a standard prime lens in the full-frame FX format, or a fast portrait optic when mounted on a DX body. The 50mm f/1.8 features seven optical elements in six groups with one aspherical lens element, a Silent Wave Motor which provides smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override, and a weather-sealed lens mount. Retailing for £185 / $220, read our expert Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G review to find out if it's an essential purchase for the Nikon DSLR owner.

The AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G from Nikon is a standard prime lens in the full-frame FX format, or a short telephoto when mounted on a DX body. The 58mm f/1.4 features 9 optical elements in 6 groups with two aspherical lens elements and a Silent Wave Motor which provides smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £1,599.99 / $1,699.95, read our Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G review to find out if it's worth the substantial investment.

The Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is a new telephoto zoom lens that can be used with both full-frame FX and cropped DX Nikon DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant maximum aperture of f/4, the Nikon 70-200mmm is a relatively affordable, more compact partner for new DSLRs like the D800 and D600. Read our in-depth Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR review to find out if it's worth considering...

The Olympus 15mm f/8 Body Cap is a cheap and cheerful wide-angle lens that doubles up as a protective body cap for your Micro Four Thirds camera. Read our Olympus 15mm f/8 Body Cap review to find out if this unique lens deserves a place in your camera bag...

The Olympus 9mm f/8 Fisheye Body Cap is a cheap and cheerful fisheye lens that doubles up as a protective body cap for your Micro Four Thirds camera. Read our Olympus 9mm f/8 Fisheye Body Cap review to find out if this new unique lens deserves a place in your camera bag...

The M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 was the first Olympus lens for the Micro Four Thirds system when it was launched alongside the E-P1 back in 2009. Offering a 34mm focal length and a relatively bright maximum aperture of f/2.8, this moderate wide-angle lens is still sold in kits with Olympus' more recent MTF bodies. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 review to find out if this tiny lens justifies a place in your camera bag.

The M.ZUIKO Digital 45mm f/1.8 is a new portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering a 90mm focal length, fast and near-silent focusing and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, this short tele-photo lens is perfect for head and shoulder portraits. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 45mm f/1.8 review to find out if it's a must-have for all Micro Four Thirds users.

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 is a do-it-all superzoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact system camera range. Providing a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28-300mm, this could be the only lens that you need for your Olympus Pen or Panasonic G-series camera. Zoltan Arva-Toth finds out if it makes the grade in our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 Review.

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro is a macro lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering an effective focal length of 120mm, the Olympus 60mm lens offers a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1 and is dust- and splashproof. Read our Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro review to find out if it's a must-have lens for all Micro Four Thirds users.

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 is a new ultra-telezoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Equivalent to a 150-600mm lens in 35mm format, the new Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 measures just 70x116mm and weighs only 430g. Available for £799.99 / €899 / $899.99, is this the right telephoto lens for your MFT compact system camera? Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 lens review to find out.

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 is a tiny wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras. Offering an 18-36mm focal length in 35mm terms and a weight of just 155g, the Olympus 9-18mm lens is much smaller and lighter that other ultra wide-angle lenses. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 review to find out if it deserves a place in your lens collection.

The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH is a new portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering an 85mm focal length, an ultra-bright maximum aperture of f/1.2, fast and near-silent focusing, and built in optical image stabilisation, this short tele-photo lens is perfect for head and shoulder portraits. Read our Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH review to find out if it's a must-have lens for Micro Four Thirds users.

The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH is a new standard lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact camera system. Providing an effective focal length of 50mm, a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 and a Nano Surface Coating to help reduce flare, the Leica-branded Panasonic 25mm lens is small in both size and weight. Read our Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH review to find out if this long-awaited premium optic is a must-have Micro Four Thirds lens.

The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. is a brand new super telephoto lens for the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lens cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 200-800mm in 35mm terms, the Panasonic 100-400mm lens somehow still weighs less than 1kg. Read our Panasonic 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. review to find out if it offers enough to entice avid bird, wildlife and sports photographers...

The Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm F2.5 ASPH is a wide-angle lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact camera system. Providing a classic focal length for landscapes and street photography, the Panasonic 14mm is both tiny in size and weight, making it a perfect wide-angle partner for the small and compact Micro Four Thirds. Read our Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm F2.5 ASPH review to find out if it's worth adding to your collection.

The Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH is a new standard lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact camera system. Providing an effective focal length of 50mm, a fast maximum aperture of f/1.7 and a Nano Surface Coating to help reduce flare, the new Panasonic 25mm lens is small in both size, weight and cost. Read our Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH review to find out if this affordable optic is a must-have Micro Four Thirds lens...

The Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is a new portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering an 85mm focal length, fast and near-silent focusing, image stabilisation and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.7, this short telephoto lens is perfect for head and shoulder portraits. Read our Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. review to find out if it's a must-have for all Micro Four Thirds users...

The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. is a new super telephoto lens for the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lens cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 200-600mm in 35mm terms, the Panasonic 100-300mm lens is a perfect fit for wildlife and sports photographers, yet it's small enough to fit in your hand and only weighs 500g. Read our Panasonic 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. review to find out if it's worth adding to your lens collection.

The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH is a tiny standard zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lens cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 24-64mm in 35mm terms, the collapsible Panasonic 12-32mm lens weighs just 70g and measures less than 2.5cms in length. Read our in-depth Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH review to find out if it's too small for its own good...

The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 is a new premium telephoto zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lens cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 70-200mm in 35mm terms, the Panasonic 35-100mm lens boasts a fast constant aperture of f/2.8, fast and quiet auto-focusing, quality construction and weather sealing.
Read the World's first Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out if it deserves a place in every Micro Four Thirds photographer's camera-bag.

The Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. The Samyang 24mm f/1.4 is a more affordable alternative to the Nikon and Canon equivalents thanks largely to being manual-focus only. Read our in-depth Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC review complete with full-size sample images.

The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is a moderate wide-angle prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 is a much more affordable alternative to the Nikon and Canon equivalents thanks largely to being manual-focus only. Read our in-depth Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC review complete with full-size sample images.

The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is a portait prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is a much more affordable alternative to the Nikon and Canon equivalents thanks largely to being manual-focus only. Read our in-depth Samyang 85mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC review complete with full-size sample images.

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a moderate wide-angle lens in the full-frame format, or a fast standard prime when mounted on an APS-C body. The 35mm f/1.4 features 13 optical elements in seven groups with one aspherical lens element and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £799 / $899, read our expert Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM review to find out if it's a worthy alternative to the Canon, Nikon and Sony equivalents.

The Sigma 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM Art is the second ever zoom lens to offer a fast constant aperture of F/1.8 throughout its range. Retailing for £999 / $1099, read our in-depth Sigma 50-100mm F/1.8 DG HSM Art review to find out if it can replace several lenses in your camera bag...

While the Sony NEX mirrorless camera system offers a number of excellent bodies, most notably the NEX-7 and NEX-5N, the lens range is a little more threadbare in terms of quality optics. The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is an obvious exception to this rule, offering a versatile focal length of 36mm and a fast maximum aperture. But is it a must-have lens for every NEX owner? Check out our Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA review to find out...

There aren't too many quality standard zoom lenses available for the Sony Alpha system, so the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM is something of a breath of fresh air for A-mount users. Introduced at the same time as the A77 SLT camera, this 16-50mm optic is a great match for Sony's excellent prosumer DSLR. Is it a must-have lens for every A77 / A65 shooter? Read our Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM review to find out...

The Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is the first E-mount lens with an electrically driven zoom. It's also half the size of the standard 18-55m kit lens. Retailing for £310 / $350, read our Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS review to find out if this is the best kit zoom for Sony NEX cameras...

The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is the standard kit lens for the Sony A7 full-frame compact system camera, and is also available separately for interested A7R owners. We tested the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with the demanding A7R to see if it could cope with its massive 36 megapixel resolution. Read our Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS review to find out how it got on...

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the first affordable "nifty-fifty" lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...

The Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a new standard prime lens for DSLR cameras which boasts several class-leading features. Can it beat its main rivals from Canon, Nikon and Sigma? Find out in our Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD review...

The new Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a short telephoto prime lens for DSLR cameras which boasts several class-leading features. Can it beat its main rivals from Canon, Nikon and Sigma? Find out in our Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD review...

The Tokina AT-X 12-28mm F4 Pro DX is an affordable wide-angle lens for APS-C DSLR users. Incredibly well-built, the Tokina 12-28mm is a good match for larger cameras like the Canon EOS 7D that we tested it with. Read our Tokina AT-X 12-28mm F4 Pro DX Review to find out if it's worth considering instead of the Canon and Nikon alternatives.

The Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX is an affordable wide-angle lens for full-format DSLR users. Incredibly well-built, the Tokina 16-28mm is a good match for cameras like the Canon EOS 5D MK II that we tested it with. Read our Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX Review to find out if it's worth considering instead of the Canon and Nikon alternatives.

The Zhongyi Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 is a fast new portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering an 85mm focal length, an ultra-bright maximum aperture of f/1.2, nine aperture blades and manual focusing, this short tele-photo lens is perfect for head and shoulder portraits. Read our Zhongyi Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 review to find out if it's a worthwhile lens for Micro Four Thirds users...

The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD is the world’s first standard zoom lens to feature a constant f2.0 aperture. It provides an equivalent focal length of 28-70mm in 35mm terms and features the SWD-driven ultra-fast AF system. Part of the premium Super High Grade (SHG) series for Olympus DSLR cameras, the Olympus 14-35mm F2.0 SWD also offers dust-/drip-proofing, a mechanically interlocked manual focusing mechanism, and a large, flower-shaped hood with a polarization filter control window. Priced at $2,299 / £1,999, we find out if the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD is the best standard zoom lens that money can buy.

The Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f2 Macro is an affordable macro lens for the Four Thirds system. Offering an equivalent range of 100mm on a 35mm film camera, the Olympus 50mm Macro has a constant maximum aperture of f2.0, closest focusing distance of 0.24m and ED lens elements for highest picture quality. Currently priced at around $450 / £450, we find out if the Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f2 Macro is a must-have lens for the Four Thirds photographer.